Paleo Cinnamon Raisin Bread
/Try making this Paleo Cinnamon Raisin Bread for your next breakfast option! Raisins serve as an excellent source of iron, fiber, and antioxidants. Almond butter aids in blood sugar control, strengthening bones, and preventing heart disease. Eggs are rich in omega-3 fatty acids and help to elevate HDL or “good” cholesterol. Nutmeg boosts heart health and serves as a powerhouse of antioxidants. Serve this bread with your favorite grass-fed or plant-based butter and enjoy!
Ingredients:
3 eggs, whisked
⅔ cup almond butter
¾ cup applesauce
⅓ cup maple syrup or honey
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 and ¼ cup almond flour
¼ cup tapioca flour
1 tbsp cinnamon
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp nutmeg
½ cup raisins
½ tsp sea salt
Instructions:
1) Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking loaf pan with parchment paper and set aside.
2) In a bowl, combine the eggs, almond butter, applesauce, sweetener of choice, and vanilla. In a separate bowl, mix the almond flour, tapioca flour, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg, raisins, and sea salt.
3) Combine the dry mixture with the wet mixture and stir well. Fold in the raisins.
4) Pour the mixture into the lined loaf pan. Bake in the oven for about 50 minutes or until the top of the loaf is golden.
5) Allow to cool for at least 30 minutes before serving. This loaf will last in the fridge for up to 1 week. Enjoy!